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• Educational Technologist
  Job # 156
  Job Type: Full-time

  Start Date: 07/01/2024

  Location: La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls

Description

For nearly 60 years, La Pietra has been educating young women to lead lives of purpose by offering an innovative, college preparatory program designed to challenge and inspire young women to discover their passions, realize their potential, and become the architects of their own success stories. In 2022, we were recognized as one of Hawaii's Top Workplaces because of our team of dedicated people. Are you ready to find your purpose? Join us! 

About the role

The Educational Technologist at La Pietra–Hawaii School for Girls must have a passion for technology. They will play a pivotal role in integrating technology seamlessly into our educational environment. This hybrid teaching and leadership role is a 12-month position that involves staying informed about current educational trends and collaborating closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation and the Dean of Academics & Faculty.  

What you’ll do

Technology Integration

• Lead teachers in effectively incorporating technology across the curriculum, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience. 
• Lead in identifying and implementing school software and hardware changes as needed.
• Lead training and development of faculty and staff for proficiency in use of school software and hardware.
• Support students and teachers in their day-to-day technology use and needs.
• Support students in effectively using technology. 

Instruction

• Ability to teach technology-focused courses based on current trends and school needs.
• Ability to balance the needs of a hybrid teaching and leadership position. 

Professional Development

• Provide training sessions for faculty to enhance their proficiency in using educational technology tools, promoting continuous learning and growth.
• Willingness to research, identify, and attend professional development for themselves to enhance and grow their learning. 
• Be part of and engage with a larger network of educational technologists. 

Current Trends and Best Practices

• Stay abreast of the latest educational trends and best practices in educational technology integration.
• Identify and implement innovative strategies to enhance the overall learning environment. 

• Investigate and implement the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) in educational settings, fostering a cutting-edge approach to teaching and learning.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation to align technology initiatives with the school’s educational goals and objectives.
• Work closely with teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms.
• Work closely with staff to leverage technology to enhance their workflow and outcomes. 

Leadership

• Take a leadership role in advancing the school’s position as a leader in technology innovation and integration.
• Contribute to the development and execution of a strategic plan for technology.

Who you are 

The ideal candidate will be experienced and innovative, and able to produce results throughout the range of curricular activities in a lean organization. You can embrace in and lead out on: 

• You have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of current educational technology trends and best practices. 
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR).

The Baseline requirements and qualifications 

• You understand and appreciate the context of an all-girls school, and the history, culture and diversity of Hawai’i.
• You strive for excellence in yourself and your team but aren't afraid to stumble and learn
• You are flexible, reliable and excited to work with and on a diverse and stellar team  
• You communicate clearly in person, in writing and in written form 
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Education Technology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• You have taught in a classroom full-time for at least 5 years.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in educational technology and school leadership.
• You have a strong knowledge of current educational technology trends and best practices.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technological landscape of La Pietra–Hawaii School for Girls and contribute to the transformative learning experiences we aim to provide. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic individual to our team who shares our commitment to educational excellence.

We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and/or expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief. 

Requirements

Next steps  

If this position and our organization resonates with you and your skillset, please apply now! Timing is everything, so to be most promptly considered for a role, we encourage you to apply early. If we find numerous great candidates in our first round of interviews, we may need to hit pause on evaluating new candidates.  

To be considered, please submit the following documents through this job posting (scroll down to the bottom to attach documents) or via email to [email protected] ATTN: Director of Human Resources, Dawn Ijiri. 

• A cover letter describing how your experience and aspirations are aligned as a potential fit
• Your most current resume 
• An application from our website 

‍If you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at (808) 922-2744 and let us know the nature of your request.